Port strike will create supply chain havoc, hitting farmers hard
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R.N.J.) said on the “Evening Edit” that the possibility of port strikes across the United States could really “exacerbate” supply chain problems. A strike by longshoremen from Texas to Maine will reportedly hit American farmers hard, already facing a downward economic spiral. “We don't need another blow right now, and this […]
Vance not allowed to campaign in Pittsburgh culinary landmark — despite Harris event at same restaurant chain
Vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance was kicked out of a meeting with supporters of the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign, even though the restaurant chain had allowed him to meet with supporters. Apparently, he did not visit Pittsburgh's gourmet landmark. A person familiar with the campaign told Fox News Digital that when the vice president's […]
China Defends Its Supply Chain Monopoly After Getting Linked to Lebanon Electronics Blast
One of China's top diplomats on Thursday opposed “attempts to weaponize and/or politicize supply chains” against the backdrop of hundreds of mysterious explosions targeting Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon this month. He encouraged the world to do so. Officials in the country confirmed that the explosions were caused by pagers, walkie-talkies, mobile phones, solar panels and […]
Rising egg prices linked to bird flu's impact on supply chain
Last year's rise in egg prices has been linked to the impact of bird flu on the supply chain. Egg prices have increased by 28.1 percent in the past 12 months. According to to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average price for 12 large eggs was $3.20, according to the bureau's statistics. The price […]
Potential port strikes send ripple effects through supply chain, threaten inflation
Lydia Hu reports on “Mornings with Maria” about a possible port strike ahead of the holidays. The threat of port strikes on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico is sending shockwaves through supply chains and raising concerns about rising inflation. “Goods shipped across the country will not only be delayed, but will also be […]
Blackstone to sell Motel 6 chain and its parent company for $525M
An India-based hotel management company is acquiring Motel 6, a leading American budget motel chain. Olabel Stays, the parent company of global travel technology company Oyo, has announced that it will acquire franchisor G6 Hospitality and its extended-stay brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 for $525 million to current owner Blackstone. Blackstone, the New York-based […]
Bears-Texans paused after chain gang member hits head, carted off
It was a scary day for chain gangs across the NFL. The third quarter of a Bears-Texans game on Sunday Night Football in Houston was stopped after a chain gang member tripped and hit his head hard on the ground. During a Bears-Texans game on Sept. 15, 2024, a chain gang member tripped and hit […]
NFL chain gang member collapses on sideline during Ravens-Raiders game
A scary situation unfolded at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon as the Baltimore Ravens hosted the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. The game was stopped with about 2 minutes, 36 seconds remaining in the first half. Video posted to social media showed a chain gang member collapse on […]
Actor Kevin Hart Closes All California Locations of His Vegan Fast-Food Chain
Hollywood A-lister Kevin Hart stunned customers in California by closing all of his vegan fast-food chain, Hart House, overnight, just four months after the state mandated a significant increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers. The vegan restaurant chain, which was founded two years ago in Southern California, closed all four of its locations […]
Grocery Store Chain Aldi Raising Minimum Wage to $18 and $23 an Hour
Popular grocery store chain Aldi announced on September 4 that it will raise its minimum wage to $18 and $23 an hour as the company grows. Aldi's press release further stated that the company plans to hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse employees across the country as the holiday season approaches. open Additional stores. […]